PREMIUM LIST AKC All-Breed Fast Coursing Ability Test

Entries open Monday, January 1, 2018Entries close at 5:00 pm on Saturday, April 7, 2018

German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater Washington, D.C.AKC Member Club

April 14 & 15, 2018Saturday, April 14, 2018 AM Event #2018199514 Saturday, April 14, 2018 PM Event #2018199515 Sunday, April 15, 2018 AM Event #2018199516 Sunday, April 15, 2018 PM Event #2018199517

EACH TEST LIMITED TO 80 ENTRIES

DAY OF TRIAL ENTRIES ACCEPTED AS SPACE ALLOWS

Entries close at 5:00 PM Saturday, April 7, 2018at the Trial Secretary’s home or when entries are full.

Johnsville Ruritan Club

11136 Green Valley Road

Union Bridge, Maryland 21791

GSDCGW Officers

PRESIDENT .................................................................................Linda Stewart

VICE-PRESIDENT ...................................................................Josie Molesworth

TREASURER ............................................................................Deborah Malone

SECRETARY........................................................................Betsy Geishen-Scott

Trial Chair

Lure Operator Ching-Yao Yu

Coursing is an athletic activity that can tax a dog’s physical strength. Dogs that are overweight and/or out of condition may be at greater risk for injury and exhaustion. The inspection committee has the authority to disallow a dog’s entry into a test and, in such instances, applicable entry fees will be refunded. At roll call, all dogs will be measured by a wicket to verify handicaps. Bitches in season, lame and unfit dogs will be excused with entry refunded. Please do not bring bitches in season to the test.

DOTC will be hosting 2 Events on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the same location. Events #2018132504 & 2018132505.

Linda Stewart 17110 Ridge Road, Upperco, MD 21155 410-259-2597 lstewart@Timberridgepetresort.com

Trial Secretary

Deborah Malone18823 Falls Road, Hampstead, Maryland 21074

443-789-3464 Emeraldoaks@comcast.net

Field Committee: Members of GSDCGW Huntmaster: Deborah Malone

CERTIFICATIONPermission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event underAmerican Kennel Club rules and regulations.

Gina DiNardo, Secretary

6 Trials - 1 Weekend

SITE:

Entry Fee

$20.00 per entry per dog per test (Includes $3.50 AKC recording fee)

Day of Test entries are $25.00 for each entry, and will close 30 minutes prior to roll call at the Field Trial Secretary’s table. Day of Test entries accepted as space allows. A stand-by list will be created and these dogs will be allowed to run if time permits. Entries will be acknowledged by email if legible email address is provided in entry form. Entries must be received by April 7, 2018.

Mail entries payable to GSDCGW to:

Deborah Malone18823 Falls Road, Hamsptead, Md 21074

Conditions of Entry

Dogs must have an AKC registration number and be at least one year of age on the day of the trial. Dogs may only run once per test. One dog per entry form per test. All entries must be accompanied with a check to be valid. A returned check is not a valid entry. There will be a $35 fee for a returned check. Entries received by phone, text, or email will not be accepted. Incomplete entries or forms without signature will not be accepted.

Fast CAT events are open to all dogs at least 12 months of age that are individually registered with the AKC, recorded in the Foundation Stock Service (FSS) program, individually registered with a foreign or domestic registry organization whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration, dogs granted a Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) number, dogs with AKC Limited or Conditional Registration, or dogs enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners program. Dogs with breed disqualifications and monorchid/cryptorchid dogs are eligible to participate.

At roll call, all dogs will be examined for disqualifications. Bitches known to be in season are not to be brought to the test. At inspection, bitches in season, lame and unfit dogs will be excused with entry refunded.

Hours

Grounds will be available by 8:00 AM. Roll call and exhibitor briefing begins no later than 8:30AM. GSDCGW will do its best to accommodate exhibitorswith conflicts in other venues, if any. However, exhibitors must notify the Field Trial Secretary of possible conflicts and must work their dog into the running order during the regular test schedule. It is also the responsibility of each entrant to make an effort to be ready when their dog is called to the line.

Trial Hours

9:00AM until all runs are completed.

Roll Call

Morning Roll Call - 8:30AM Afternoon Roll Call – 30 Minutes After Conclusion of Morning Trial

Prizes

GDSCGWwill offer a light blue flat ribbon for a passing qualifying run.

GSDCGW will offer a blue neck sash at each trial for:

Fastest in under 12” class

Fastest in 12” to 18” class

Fastest in 18” or greater class.

GSDCGW will have a limited number of title rosettes available. Pleasenotify the trial secretary, via email or include with your entry form, if you will be earning the following titles to ensure that the club will have rosettes available:

BCAT ----- 150 points DCAT ----- 500 points FCAT --- 1,000 points FCAT2 - 1,500 points

What is the Fast CAT?

Fast CAT is a timed straight 100-yard dash for dogs. Dogs are held at the start line and the coursing lure is activated prompting the dog to follow chasing it to the finish line and into a catch pen. The course is completely fenced and dogs are run individually. Dogs are timed when they complete the 100-yard dash. The time is converted to Miles Per Hour (MPH).

FORMULA: 204.545 / RUN TIME = MPH MPH X HANDICAP = POINTS (ROUNDED TO NEAREST 0.01)

Based on the dog’s size at the withers a handicap is applied and points are earned:

• 18” or greater = Handicap is 1.0• 12” up to less than 18” = Handicap is 1.5.• Below 12” = Handicap is 2.0.

MPH X HANDICAP = POINTS

Titles are earned at specific point levels and the highest suffix may appear after the dog’s name:

BCAT = 150 points DCAT = 500 points FCAT = 1,000 points FCAT# = Each additional 500 points

Top 20 by Breed by Year

The AKC Fast CAT website will feature the Top 20 Fastest Dogs by Breed by Year national standings. The standings will be updated as event results are processed at https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/fastcat_ranking

Trial Site Directions

From Baltimore and Points East:

Take I-70 west to Exit 62 MD-75 north to Libertytown. Proceed north on Green Valley Road (MD-75) for approximately 11 miles to Clover Drive. Turn left at the Ruritan International sign. Turn left onto Clover Drive and proceed to the pavilion.

From Points West:

Take I-70 east to Exit 62 MD-75 north to Libertytown. Proceed north on Green Valley Road (MD-75) for approximately 11 miles to Clover Drive. Turn left at the Ruritan International sign. Turn left onto Clover Drive and proceed to the pavilion.

From Northern Virginia and Points South:

Take I-270 north to Exit 22 MD-109 north to Hyattstown. Turn left onto MD-355 north and about 1/2 mile turn right at Green Valley Road (MD-75). Proceed north on Green Valley Road (MD-75) for approximately 20 miles to Clover Drive. Turn left at the Ruritan International sign. Turn left onto Clover Drive and proceed to the pavilion.

Motel Information

• Super 8 Frederick, 20 Monocacy Boulevard (301) 228-0672• Motel 6 Frederick, 999 West Patrick Street (301) 662-5141• Country Inn & Suites Frederick, 5579 Spectrum Drive (301) 695-2881• Econo Lodge Frederick, 6021 Francis Scott Key Drive (301) 698-0555• Days Inn Frederick, 5646 Buckeystown Pike (301) 228-0784

NOTE: Some motels may charge a pet fee or have limits on size.

Veterinarian On Call

Central Carroll Animal Emergency 1030 Baltimore Blvd., Suite 180 Westminster, Maryland 21157

410-871-2000

Notice To All Exhibitors

All exhibitors must be responsible for cleaning up after their dogs on the motel, RV and trial grounds. Motels require that dogs be crated when unattended. Any damages to motels, RV sites or the trial site can result in disciplinary action by the Event Committee. It is expected that exhibitors will clean up immediately after their own dogs and strongly encourage others to do the same. All owners/exhibitors should be aware that the entire motel grounds and RV sites are considered within the trial grounds. You will be responsible for all damage to your room/site and may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the rules of the AKC. Any abuse of the grounds will be brought to the attention of the trial-giving club and its Event Committee. Any exhibitor’s entries may be refused for previous misuse of the motel or RV facilities. This is an AKC supported measure.

GSDCGW Trial Information

• Dogs should be warmed up before and cooled down after running.• ALL DOGS RUN AT OWNER’S SOLE RISK• All entries must be 12 months of age or older on the day of the test.• All AKC rules regarding sportsmanship and conduct apply.• This is a rain-or-shine outdoor event. Please plan accordingly. Please bringyour own shade, chairs and water. • An electronic timing system will be used. An electric, continuous loop,plastic strip lure machine will be used. • The show grounds are not completely fenced. The FAST CAT course will befenced. • On site bathrooms are available.• Dogs must be on lead or crated unless running. NO Staking out dogs• A $5 fine will be assessed for any loose dog on the field not competing, oran exhibitor caught not picking up after their dog. • You are responsible for controlling your dog(s) and children.• Each dog requires an individual entry form for each event in which it isentered. • Bitches in season and lame dogs will be excused. Entry fees will berefunded. •The Huntmaster is responsible for field safety and therefore he/she is incomplete charge of all dogs and handlers on the field. In service to this responsibility, he/she has the authority to stop the lure in any potentially dangerous situation and signal the handler to retrieve the dog on the course. • Persons exhibiting conduct detrimental to the AKC/CKC/any dog(s)/otherperson(s) will be asked to leave the trial site by the Field Committee, maybe disciplined by the AKC, and entry fees will not be refunded. • No entry fees will be refunded if the event cannot be started or completedby reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, extreme and/or dangerous weather conditions, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, strikes or any other cause beyond the control of the Club or • The event-hosting club, GSDCGW, its agents, members,representatives, volunteers, etc., assume no liability or responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children or spectators before, during, or after this event.

I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of this dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry. I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the

represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. The entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize

superintendents or event secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless form any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries death or property damage

I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT

INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT

ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BEFOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED GUIDELINES

AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org

AGREEMENT

Tel: Email:

Full Name of Dog:

Sire:

Dam:

Actual Owner(s):

Owner’s Address:

City: State: Zip:

Name of Owner’s Agent/Handler (if any) at Trial:

Official American Kennel Club Lure Coursing Entry Form CLUB Date: Event:

Location: Event Type: FAST CAT

Size/Type Dog: Under 12” 12” less than 18” 18” and over

Breed: Amount of entry fees enclosed $

Call Name: Date of Birth:

Breeder: Sex: Name of Jr. Handler (if any):

AKC No PAL/ILP No Foreign & List Country

AKC No: Jr Handler #:

time of this trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this trial, and entry form. I (we) certify and

money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents

may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons.

THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION,

TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO

Signature of owner or agent Duly authorized to make this entry:

I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of this dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry. I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the

represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. The entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize

superintendents or event secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless form any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries death or property damage

I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT

INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT

ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BEFOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED GUIDELINES

AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org

AGREEMENT

Tel: Email:

Full Name of Dog:

Sire:

Dam:

Actual Owner(s):

Owner’s Address:

City: State: Zip:

Name of Owner’s Agent/Handler (if any) at Trial:

Official American Kennel Club Lure Coursing Entry Form CLUB Date: Event:

Location: Event Type: FAST CAT

Size/Type Dog: Under 12” 12” less than 18” 18” and over

Breed: Amount of entry fees enclosed $

Call Name: Date of Birth:

Breeder: Sex: Name of Jr. Handler (if any):

AKC No PAL/ILP No Foreign & List Country

AKC No: Jr Handler #:

time of this trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this trial, and entry form. I (we) certify and

money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents

may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons.

THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION,

TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO

Signature of owner or agent Duly authorized to make this entry:

GSDCGW GSDCGWApril 14, 2018 April 15, 2018Johnsonville Ruritan Club

- Unionbridge, MDJohnsonville Ruritan Club -

Unionbridge, MD

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